Unit 1 Archery Elk

[maximus]

also take a look at unit 10 for restrictions on the boquillas ranch, when the fees and restrictions start? does anybody know?

[Flatlander]

Not sure if you are still following this thread hopefully you haven't already filled out your app. Unit 10 would be at best a 50/50 shot for you this year especially if you have 2 applicants on one app. Last year the Bonus pass extended to the 10 BP group, but only 3 of those drew. That means that 36 tags had already been distributed and the NR cap (19) likely met.

 

If you would like a tag this year I would recommend 3B, 7W, or 8. I would say each of these still have a reasonable # of tags for the size of the unit, and should provide ample room to spread out. I also like that if the rut is not in full swing these units are very glass-able, with lots of juniper country. Units 7W and 8 border unit 9 but don't get near as much attention. Unit 3B borders unit 1. With 11 NR points any of these 3 should be a lock.

 

Good luck and let us know what you decide.

[Jcubed]

Flatlander...unit 8 borders unit 1? I don't think that is correct.

[Flatlander]

Flatlander...unit 8 borders unit 1? I don't think that is correct.

Nice catch. Corrected.

[Zim]

We decided to just do points in Arizona this year. Reason is we found out my buddy missed a year applying in Wyoming so it knocked us out of the max point pool. Another buddy has a son playing college baseball but freshman year so he won't play as much, so he wants to draw somewhere this year. So we picked a WY archery unit that we should draw 100% with 6 2/3rds points.

 

This strategy also should make the next couple years more predictable. Should be a lock for AZ unit 1 with 12 points next year. And then year after should be a lock to burn my 16 Oregon points. These two are important for me to plan around because neither can be returned with points reinstated should I draw conflicting hunts..

 

Although I am not wild about the quality drop that will occur in unit 1 by the time we draw.